After the end of the summer, it is time to think about our next getaways. Thus, among the wide variety of existing possibilities is the option of spend a few days enjoying the snow and skiing in different stations in Andorra or Spain.
As it is not always easy to tell by a specific station, below you will be able to know some details of the best ski resorts in these territories.
Grandvalira
The Grandvalira ski resort differs from others by being the largest of all the Pyrenees. Located in the Principality of Andorra, it currently has more than 200 kilometers of skiable slopes. One of the main characteristics of this station is its specialization in alpine skiing: a sport that consists of descending a track in the longest possible time, tracing a particularly winding route. You can find the best Getaways to Andorra with Esquiades.com.
Baqueira Beret
Tracks in Baqueira Beret
Baqueira Beret is, if possible, one of the most famous ski resorts in Spain, since it is attended by a great multitude of celebrities, among which King Felipe VI himself stands out. This station has a large number of tracks designed to be adapted to the different levels of its visitors. These tracks extend over more than 155 kilometers. Located in the Arán Valley, in the Catalan Pyrenees, visiting it you can take advantage of it to also enjoy the wonderful landscapes and the delicious gastronomy of the area.
Formigal
Formigal station has 97 skiable slopes that add up to a total of 157 kilometers. This station also has two snowparks, two boardercross and a snowboard track. The complex also offers other services such as cross-country skiing or sleigh rides. One of the differentiating features of Formigal is that it shares its ski pass with the Panticosa station, so you can not only ski in the two stations but also relax in the spa located in the last one. Formigal station is located in the province of Huesca.
La Molina
Located in the region of Cerdaña, in Catalonia, La Molina station is small in size, but not for that reason of lower quality. In total, the resort has 54 slopes that accumulate a total of 61 skiable kilometers. La Molina station is internationally known for having hosted a good number of international events in the world of skiing. Among its services it is possible to find rides on snow groomers, outings on snowmobiles and sleds, among others.
Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada ski resort is popularly known for being one of the best resorts in Spain. In recent years, the station has also stood out for its extensive programming aimed at children. In this way, the Sierra Nevada resort has slopes designed for the practice of the smallest of the house, as well as an adventure park that includes attractions such as a roller coaster and snowmobiles. En Esquiades.com You can find all the offers both for the Sierra Nevada station and for many others located in Spain, Andorra and France.
Cerler
Cerler station is the highest ski station in the Aragonese Pyrenees. Located in the Benasque Valley, Cerler differs from others because it is surrounded by spectacular landscapes and high peaks. Likewise, the Cerler station has the biggest slopes that can be found in the area, ranging between 1.500 and 2.700 meters. The complex has 79 kilometers of skiable slopes, designed for the different degrees of learning of its visitors.
Boi-Taül
The quality of the snow is one of the most positive aspects of the Boi-Taül resort. Located in the province of Lleida, the station has a large number of red runs, so most of the complex is designed for skiers of medium and high levels, not for people who are still starting out in the practice of skiing. The station also has an area reserved for the snowpark, known as the "freeXperience". Also, another favorable element of the Boi-Taül station is that it is not usually very crowded.
Astún
This station is located in the heart of the Aragon Valley, specifically in the municipality of Jaca. The complex has a large number of restaurant services and 50 kilometers of ski slopes. Due to its location, the Astún ski resort perfectly combines sports with tourism and leisure activities. In this way, a getaway to Astún can include a wide variety of initiatives that go far beyond skiing..
Vallnord
In Andorra, the Vallnord ski resort is in the Arcalís and La Massana valleys. Its more than 68 tracks total 93 kilometers, full of a high quality snow, guaranteed by the geographical location of the station. The complex also has a bike park for lovers of mountain biking.